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February 2024 by Christopher Henson
Best place in town for magazines, newspapers, and gift items.
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January 2024 by Stefano Cantos
People working weren't the warmest BUT the selection makes up for it, a lot of variety, never boring going in there.
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October 2023 by Kaitlin Krumwiede
Charged me $10 for a magnet with a $4 price tag on the back. I only realized this after leaving the area.
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April 2023 by Lorraine A.
Super fun little store with cards, postcards, newspapers, and magazines. Staff was helpful and friendly. Great selection of items.
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February 2023 by Emily Gaskill
Newsbeat is an awesome store with so many wonderful gifts. I love going in there and never leave without buying something.
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December 2022 by Klaus Zutsy
I've been coming here for 20+ years. They have magazines, lots of little gifts, and interesting candy.Their dog passed away.. ☹️
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December 2022 by Yvonne T.
Just had the older couple behind the register freak out and yell at me for looking at a stack of shipment boxes (that were open) and touching one of the gift bags inside, which I fully intended to buy. I had a stack of books and cards to buy in my arms, but they made such a scene. I even said "it's ok never mind" several times and they just kept going and would not stop panicking that I was near these boxes. The woman kid rant said they were inventoried and ready to put out but that didn't stop her from having a fit over it. I put everything back and refused to buy a single thing. This was the worst service experience I've ever had, and I'm a New Yorker! I've had plenty of rough sales people before but not like this.
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October 2022 by Paul Pikowsky
I do not know where my life would be if there had not always been some sort of magazine stand in my immediate vicinity. Newsbeat is the best in town, best in the county and best in the state. There used to be Tower Books in Sacramento. All gone. Terrance and wife are great business people, quintessential small business operators. You will not go wrong spending your money at Newsbeat.
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September 2022 by b
A bit pricey but I really like the selection! It was nice to browse the different cards and plushes. :)
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August 2022 by Nadia Guzman
Cute store and the best customer service I’ve ever had. Man who rang me up did not say hello, threw my change at me, and did not thank me for my purchase. I enjoyed being treated like a nuisance while supporting a small business. Definitely recommended!
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August 2022 by Nadia G.
Saw this little store on my way back from Peet's and I stopped in to check out the cute cat stuff I saw from the window. They have lots of magazines, cards, books, local newspapers and candy/ice cream/drinks. There are a lot of little items that are decently priced and would be great birthday gifts. As another customer mentioned, the guy at the register didn't acknowledge me like he did with others. I figured he was busy since he was doing things. When I finalized my purchase, he didn't say hello or thank me. He literally threw my change (coins) back in my hand and tossed the bills on the counter. Sheesh. I wanted to support a small business but it's difficult when grouchy people like this somewhat ruin the experience. This man needs a hug.
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June 2022 by Harry Kendall
the cards are wonderful but the staff don't give that warm and fuzzy feeling...
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June 2022 by Jen Y.
I wandered in just looking for cough drops. At first glance it looked like that kind of no frills convenience store where you grab a paper and a cold beverage from the cooler. I ended up spending a half hour there, losing myself in the endless titles of magazines, a big portion of which that I've never even heard of. At some point I paused to wonder if this is one of those hidden Davis institutions that I had the stupid luck to discover. I can't imagine that selling magazines, much less offering rows and rows of titles, could be a very profitable business to be in, so this must come from a place of stubborn steadfastness and love, and in so doing, becomes the very thing that makes Davis the place that we all love.
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June 2022 by Juniper Jessica D.
I loved going to Newsbeat with my Dad when I was younger. I loved getting magazines. My dad got newspaper.
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May 2022 by Antonio Giorgi
If you need a greeting card, a newspaper, or the latest issue of your favorite magazine, this is the place to go in downtown Davis. Just be careful you don't snag yourself on a rotating card tree or hanging display because the aisles can be a bit cramped.